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New omega-3 rich superfood discovery (preview) Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You can eat donuts, pastries, crackers and cookies all day long, and you can fill yourself up with refined white flour, bleached flour, milled grains, refined sugars, corn syrup and other ingredients, and still be starving because your body doesn't get the nutrition it needs out of those ingredients. They are nothing but empty carbohydrates, and that's why they contribute to obesity, adult onset type 2 diabetes, and even mental disorders like depression, mood swings, aggressive and violent behavior in young males or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center: your gateway to healing and personal transformation at many levels Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Today for dessert I had a raw foods brownie with icing, and it had no refined sugars in it, no hydrogenated oil or soybean oil of any kind and no white flour. Nothing was cooked, and yet it was the most delicious brownie with icing on top that I've ever eaten. The taste was just so rich, and it had such tremendous depth; far beyond anything you could find in the grocery store or anything that's cooked. This is raw foods cuisine, and it just happens to be the healthiest cuisine you could possibly put into your body.

Amy's Kitchen offers consumers clean, MSG-free natural health foods Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

So yes, you can end up paying four dollars for a small microwavable meal of honest, clean, organic food from Amy's Kitchen, and sure, you could spend half that on a frozen meal from some other company loaded with hydrogenated oils, refined sugars, monosodium glutamate and artificial food coloring, but is it really worth two dollars less to poison your body? I gladly spend the extra two bucks to have clean food and avoid the detrimental effects of these additive ingredients. That's why Amy's Kitchen goes on my A-list. This is an A+ company, in my opinion.

Instant quinoa - an interview with Christina Mueller from the AltiPlano Gold Company Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Are there any refined sugars in here? Mueller: We use organic evaporated cane sugar, so that is the sugar we use in all of our flavors. Mike: In terms of the nutritional breakdown, what are we talking about in terms of sugars versus protein and fat? Mueller: I have to look at my cheat sheet, but the protein is about five or six grams per serving, as is the fiber. The fat's higher in the Chai Almond. It has seven grams of fat; that's all in the almonds. Our Spiced Apple Raisin has one and a half grams of fat, for example, and our Oaxacan Chocolate has two and half grams.

The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If you look at most other junk foods or candy bars, you would get fat and sweetness in the form of hydrogenated oils and refined sugars, and of course that's a recipe for heart disease and diabetes right there. You don't want to get fat and sweetness from unhealthy ingredients. You want to get them from wholesome, natural ingredients, like you'll find in this Organic Food Bar. The next ingredient is agave cactus nectar. This is, as I've mentioned, a low-glycemic-index sweetener. It's probably my second-favorite sweetener of choice right after stevia, an herbal sweetener.

Nutritional products from New Chapter and other health innovators Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Earth's Promise uses some stevia, so there's some sweetness in there without using any refined sugars whatsoever. That combination -- wow, that's a great product! That will, by itself, give you so much good nutrition. We're talking about freeze-dried forms of these highly concentrated fruits and vegetables. This is what people need, and this is what people are lacking in their diets today. They need these foods to prevent disease and be healthy. Again, Berry Green is from Vermont-based New Chapter, which can be found online at www.newchapter.info.

The Organic Food Bar packs a nutritional punch in portable form Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

It has no refined sugars, no trans-fatty acids and no filler ingredients. In fact, it's filled with so much goodness that I'm surprised it can sell at the competitive price it does. I know what these ingredients cost from being in the industry, and these are not cheap -- for example, they use agave nectar as a sweetener. It's one of the best sweeteners out there; it has an extremely low glycemic index. Remarkably low for any kind of sweetener.

NewsTarget survey results, part 2: Healthy actions = healthy results Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Twenty-four point five percent reported eliminating mood swings, anger or irritability, and this was probably due to avoiding refined sugars, refined grains or soft drinks. When you eliminate sugars from your diet, your mood stabilizes. You're no longer depressed or irritable, and your nervous system has an easier time dealing with the pressures of everyday life. Twenty-four point five percent reported losing at least 10 pounds of body fat. This indicates that this information has helped a quarter of the readers lose a significant amount of body fat.

Sprinkle-on carbohydrate blocker now available: interview with Absolute Nutrition Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Mike: Because, what I find, I'll share with you, is people know they're not supposed to eat refined sugars and refined grains, but sometimes they do anyway. When they do, they need to take, what I call "defensive supplements," which would be something just like this. Gregg: Yes, sure. I've always watched what I eat, but I always have a cheat day. I've got to pick the day; it's usually Sunday. It usually starts early Sunday afternoon and ends late Sunday night, but there's got to be a cheat day, and there's no better time to sprinkle this stuff on.

Interview: Emerald Balance provides excellent superfoods nutrition without the "greeny" taste Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

You've done it here without refined sugars and without chemical sweeteners of any kind. In fact, there are no sweetener ingredients at all in this product? Lovejoy: That's right. Mike: Yet, I just tasted it and it tastes fantastic. What's your secret? Lovejoy: Well, my secret is very guarded. Actually, it tastes like spearmint and it has a green tea taste to it, although green tea is not a predominant ingredient of the product. Even when you smell it, it actually smells like chocolate. Mike: Yes. Lovejoy: It's very interesting and when you mix it just with water. It tastes great.

The Cure Con: how you're being deceived by charities that claim to be racing for the cure for cancer and other chronic diseases Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

This is what caused diabetes," because type-2 diabetes is actually just a cause-and-effect result that follows a lifetime of consumption of refined sugars, coupled with lack of exercise. That's no disease, that's just a result. Think of it this way: if I told you to go run up a hill, you'd get to the top of that hill and you'd be breathing hard. Your face might be flushed. Your respiration would be rapid. Your heart rate would be high. It wouldn't be too difficult for me to find a doctor that might diagnose these symptoms as a "disease.

Interview with Seth Bovio of Ultima Replenisher sports drink Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Bovio: Actually, there are no refined sugars whatsoever, and we keep it natural. The reason we do that is we want to keep the drink from spending time in the stomach. We want it to empty quickly, and be absorbed rapidly, thereby providing the electrolytes so that your blood flow and your oxygen flow is increased. Mike: The sports drink market is very competitive. There are a lot of products on the market. Those products contain ingredients that are not very impressive to me personally, and probably not impressive to many consumers out there who know what they're talking about.

How to change the world by buying organic and supporting sustainable farming Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

If you choose to buy a grocery store product that contains a lot of white flour and refined sugars, that's going to alter the chemistry of your body when you consume and digest it. It will make your body more acidic and deplete it of certain nutrients -- like vitamins, minerals and other nutrients -- that are necessary for enzymatic reactions. However, if you make good decisions at the grocery store and choose, for example, to purchase healthy oils -- like macadamia nut oil, olive oil, flax seed oil or even unprocessed coconut oil -- then your chemistry is going to be much healthier.

Santa Claus turns to nutritional therapies to beat type-2 diabetes before Christmas Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The entire team agrees that Santa must severely restrict or eliminate his consumption of all refined sugars and carbohydrates in order to beat type-2 diabetes. "Together, we hope to see Santa reinvigorate his health by boosting consumption of fresh produce, plant-based oils and targeted nutritional supplements that include chromium and trace minerals," said Mike Adams. "Combined with frequent exercise, we expect to see Santa experience a rapid reversal of type-2 diabetes.

The Encyclopedia of Healing Foods by Michael Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D. See book keywords and concepts

It is important for alcoholics to avoid refined sugars and caffeine, as they stress blood sugar control mechanisms and may increase the craving for alcohol. In one study, excluding caffeine, junk food, dairy products, and peanut butter was compared to a control diet for six months. Eighty-one percent of the subjects on the treatment diet remained sober, compared to less than 40 percent on the control diet. B vitamins are extremely critical in the nutritional support for alcoholism. Alcoholics are almost always deficient in at least one of the B vitamins.

Food Prescriptions Optimal immune function requires a healthy diet that (1) is rich in whole, natural foods, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds, and nuts; (2) is low in fats and refined sugars; and (3) contains adequate, but not excessive, amounts of protein. In particular, studies have shown that higher fruit and vegetable consumption reduces the risk of developing chronic bronchitis and pneumonia. Pineapple, because it contains the protein-digesting enzyme bromelain, is one fruit that may help more specifically in the treatment of bronchitis and pneumonia.

Food Prescriptions Optimal immune function requires a healthy diet that (1) is rich in whole, natural foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, seeds, and nuts, (2) is low in fats and refined sugars, and (3) contains adequate, but not excessive, amounts of protein.

It is clear, particularly during an infection or chronic illness, such as cancer or AIDS, that the consumption of refined sugars is harmful to immune function. On the other hand, some of the most important food components to enhance immune function are the carotenes. Many of the immune-enhancing effects of carotenes, as well as other antioxidants, are due to their ability to protect the thymus gland from damage. The thymus is the major gland of our immune system. It is composed of two soft, pinkish gray lobes lying in a biblike fashion just below the thyroid gland and above the heart.

High consumption of refined sugars is linked to many chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The Government and Nutrition Education Throughout the years, various governmental organizations have published dietary guidelines, but it has been the recommendations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that have become the most widely known. In 1956, the USDA published "Food for Fitness—A Daily Food Guide." This became popularly known as the Basic Four Food Groups. The Basic Four were: 1.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

Refined sugars also increase magnesium excretion. Q Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is linked to breast tenderness and is a central nervous system stimulant that can make you anxious and jittery. It also acts as a diuretic and can deplete many important nutrients. Q Eat foods that are high in phytoestrogens such as soy products, flaxseeds, nuts, whole grains, apples, fennel, celery, parsley, and alfalfa. Q Do not consume alcohol or sugar in any form, especially during the week before symptoms are expected.

Obviously, avoiding refined sugars and soft drinks will have a beneficial effect. Q Take extra fiber daily. Fiber keeps toxic wastes from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Psyllium husks are a recommended source. The colon must be kept clean and the bowels must move daily for healing. (See colon cleansing, enemas, and fasting in Part Three.) Note: Always take supplemental fiber separately from other supplements and medications. Q Do not take supplements containing iron. Iron may be used by tumors to promote their growth.

Chromium deficiency is common among alcoholics and people who consume large amounts of refined sugars. Brewer's yeast is a rich source of this essential trace element. Q There have been numerous reports on the benefits of DL-phenylalanine (DLPA) in treating anxiety and depression. DLPA is a supplement consisting of both D-phenyl-alanine and L-phenylalanine, and is much more potent than either of these amino acids taken alone. This should be used under the supervision of a nutritionally oriented physician. Q Selenium has been shown to elevate mood and decrease anxiety.

Outrage! Preschoolers used as guinea pigs in psychotropic drug tests Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Remove the food additives and refined sugars from a child's diet, and he returns to normal in about two weeks. Feed children healthy oils, live foods, whole grains and superfoods, and you automatically create energetic, curious, fast-learning children who need no drugs. Give children some sunshine, play time and some time with nature, and you get balanced, healthy children. It's no secret, it's just common sense. But psychiatry has no common sense, and no one in the industry dares mention that most so-called mental disorders are really just caused by nutritional imbalances.

Prescription for Nutritional Healing, 4th Edition: A Practical A-to-Z Reference to Drug-Free Remedies Using Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs & Food Supplements Phyllis A. Balch, CNC See book keywords and concepts

These substances affect blood sugar levels in the same way that refined sugars do. Tupelo honey contains more fructose than other types of honey and it is absorbed at a slower rate, so some people with hypoglycemia can use this type sparingly without ill effects. Buy only unfiltered, unheated, unprocessed honey, and never give honey to an infant under one year of age. In its natural form, honey can contain spores of the bacteria that cause botulism.

NewsTarget survey results, part 2: Healthy actions = healthy results Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

The answer is that health has everything to do with your relationships, because every relationship is a mental and emotional experience, and if your brain and nervous system are damaged or impaired by nutritional deficiencies, consumption of refined sugars, wild insulin swings and other common health imbalances, you're going to experience mood swings and distortions in your perceptions, especially in relation to others. When you improve your health, your relationships automatically improve as a result.

Santa Claus diagnosed with type-2 diabetes; seeks nutritional solution in time for Christmas Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

And it all starts with avoiding refined sugars and white flour. Santa, eat fresh fruit or other natural snacks, not processed foods made with sugar!" Dr. Gabriel Cousens, M.D. is the author of Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine and founder of the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center in Patagonia, Arizona. Having witnessed first-hand the miraculous health transformations of people who switched to a living foods diet, Dr. Cousens offered Santa optimistic advice on reversing his diabetic condition. "I am sorry to hear that you have developed type-2 diabetes," Dr. Cousens said.

Medical myths explained: Why health researchers mistakenly think one disease causes another Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

In this case, in talking about type-2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, what the patient usually has is a severe imbalance in blood sugar metabolism caused by three main factors: 1) Massive over-consumption of refined sugars and refined grains, 2) Lack of physical exercise, and 3) Lack of key nutrients such as trace minerals, B vitamins, essential fatty acids and others. Notice that none of these contributing factors are "a lack of pharmaceuticals?

Breakthrough wellness supplements, part three: Wellness Support Network Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

Although it's important to note that bone mineral density is not merely caused by calcium deficiency; it's also caused by drinking coffee and sugary sodas, eating refined sugars or lacking sufficient vitamin D. A lack of physical exercise will also harm bone density. The Wellness Support Network also has a multi vitamin / mineral supplement and a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee on their products.

Revealed: The best new raw food bars Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

They're vegan, 100 percent organic, and have no dairy, soy or refined sugars. The only drawback is the use of evaporated cane juice in some bars. That's a sweetener I don't recommend due to its high glycemic index, but it's far healthier than refined sugar (and it's only used in very small amounts in these bars). We have an interview with Think! Organic that will be posted on Google Video shortly. You can watch the interview to learn even more about the product. Information at: www.ThinkProducts.com Purchase at: Health food stores or www.ThinkProducts.com Why buy?

Prescription drugs are connected to school shootings and other violence, yet more drugs are touted as the solution Mike Adams, the Health Ranger See article keywords and concepts

As much as 80 percent of children diagnosed with ADHD can be completely free of the "disease" in a matter of weeks just by taking certain metabolic disrupters out of their diet -- most notably, refined sugars and refined grains, such as white flour and artificial food colors. Imagine how healthy children's nervous systems could be if we fed them good nutrition. What if they had some supergreens or just some basic vitamins, minerals and whole food concentrates? What could we do for the health of their brains?

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